When Song Yi went to the headquarters building of Korea Exchange Bank in Myeongdong to handle business, Lee Jae-yong was very friendly and ran errands for Song Yi. People who didn't know him thought that Lee Jae-yong was just a new employee who had just joined the company.
After Lee Jae-yong led Song Yi to complete all the formalities, he said to Song Yi, "Director Song, all the materials are complete. We can go through the approval process today. Under normal circumstances, the money will be credited to your account within 3 to 5 working days. Are you in a hurry to use the money? If you are in a hurry, I can think of another way."
Song Yi was secretly happy. When did the efficiency of banking business become so high?
Song Yi knew that he was not qualified enough to be received by Lee Jae-yong with such high standards at the moment. Lee Jae-yong was doing this purely for Song Woo-seok's sake, which could be considered as taking advantage of the power of another.
Song Yi sighed inwardly, "No wonder they say a real man cannot live without power for a day; this is the influence of power." There are 300 members of the South Korean National Assembly, and obviously not every member can influence a bank executive like Lee Jae-yong.
Song Yi thanked Li Jae-yong, "No, thank you so much, senior."
Li Zaiyong shook his head. "Director Song still doesn't treat me as his own. Didn't we agree to call me Jae-yong from now on? If you need to do business with me in the future, just come by yourself. Don't bother others."
Lee Jae-yong is a very interesting person, giving people a feeling of spring breeze. Although it is the first time we meet, it feels like we have known each other for many years. Lee Jae-yong is low-key and calm, which is in sharp contrast to the arrogant Lee Kang-woon.
Song Yi shook hands and said goodbye, "Thank you, Brother Zaiyong! Thank you for your trouble this time!"
After Song Yi left, Li Jae-yong immediately changed his expression and called the big boss behind him to report today's situation.
"Have Song Yi prepared all the loan materials today?" asked the boss.
"There is no problem with the materials, but it's strange that he didn't prepare the materials about his apartment in Ziyang-dong and Mercedes-Benz this time. He only pledged his shares in Shinhan Media with our bank this time." Lee Jae-yong answered respectfully.
"Is there any problem with this?" the boss continued to ask.
"It's not a big problem. But if we only use equity as collateral to loan out $2 million, I'm worried that it won't pass the bank's year-end audit," Lee Jae-yong worried.
"What does it matter? You should be the director of the Financial Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Finance in the second half of the year. Are you still worried that this loan will involve you? Even if Song Yi can't repay the loan by then and he hides in China, can't you just find a scapegoat in the bank?" The boss disagreed.
Lee Jae-yong was silent. Five years ago, he met a big man, with whose help he was promoted in the bank. Now he had the opportunity to become a civil servant from a bank executive.
But he found that he had become a puppet controlled by the big boss. This is what is called "When you are in the arena, you have no choice". Song Yi didn't know what Li Zaiyong did. He went to O'SULLOC Samcheongdong store, where Song Hye Kyo and him met.
O'SULLOC is a chain store under the Amorepacific Group. This store is very unique. Both the food and drinks are made from green tea extract from Jeju Island. This store has just opened not long ago and is loved by young female stars like Song Hye Kyo who are looking for new things to try.
Song Hye Kyo sat in a corner of the store, ordered a cup of coffee, and watched the pedestrians outside the window to kill time. She was wearing a turtleneck sweater and wide-leg pants today, and her beautiful figure could not be concealed in winter.
When she saw Song Yi, her face lit up and she couldn't help but complain in a delicate voice, "Director Song, it's not dignified to let a girl wait for you for so long!"
Song Yi sat down and said, "Miss Song, I'm sorry. This shop's grapefruit green tea smoothie, ice cream milkshake, and matcha cake roll are all their signature dishes. Let's all try them. I'll treat you today to express my apology, okay?"
Song Hye Kyo was a little curious, "CEO Song, why didn't you accompany your girlfriend today? You took the initiative to ask me out for a get-together. Aren't you afraid that she'll be jealous? By the way, classmate Kim Tae Hee should be busy with exams right now, right?"
Song Hye Kyo pretended to be resentful: "It turns out that I am just a substitute in Mr. Song's heart. Mr. Song is only willing to spend time with me when his real girlfriend is busy."
When Song Yi heard Song Hye Kyo say this, he almost choked, "Miss Song, aren't you afraid of being heard and rumors spreading?"
Song Hye Kyo covered her mouth and laughed, "Which female star doesn't have some scandals? Having scandals means you are popular. Compared to the controversy caused by the scandals, I am more afraid of not being popular."
Song Hye Kyo was very gossipy. "I heard that Kim Tae Hee is a Catholic believer. According to the doctrine, she should reject excessive intimacy before marriage. As a normal man, Mr. Song, how do you usually put out fires? Do you have an underground lover outside?"
Song Yi's face was filled with black lines. He had just realized Song Hye Kyo's quirky side. "Don't worry about it! By the way, didn't Vice President Li who attended the Advertising Awards that day continue to contact you?"
Song Hye Kyo knew that Song Yi was trying to change the subject, so she sat back and crossed her legs. "I have no interest in middle-aged men like him. He keeps hanging on to me with the Korea Exchange Bank advertising endorsement, but he can't make the decision. He's a useless man."
"He has no money, no looks, and he said he was divorcing his wife to marry me. In fact, he just wanted to trick me into bed and fulfill his dream. Compared to him, I still prefer someone like you, Director Song."
Song Yi shook his head helplessly. Although Song Hye Kyo acted like she was ready to be picked in front of him, this was just a way for her to protect herself when she was dealing with so many men all year round.
If Song Yi really wants to have something happen with Song Hye Kyo, then Song Hye Kyo will definitely let Song Yi take the responsibility. Maybe the next day Song Hye Kyo will find Kim Tae Hee and persuade Kim Tae Hee to withdraw, and she will take the position again. This is definitely something Song Hye Kyo can do.
Song Yi advised Song Hye Kyo, "There is no need to waste time on this kind of married old man. It is better to find a boyfriend with similar interests and enjoy a sweet relationship."
Song Hye Kyo could tell that Song Yi was sincerely trying to persuade her, and said distressedly, "I want to, too! But it's hard to find a good man! I finally met one, but he already has a girlfriend."
Song Hye Kyo was about to cry, and asked Song Yi aggrievedly, "Director Song, when we were filming the commercial in Huangshan, you didn't have a girlfriend. Then why did you choose Kim Tae Hee and reject me? Is it because I'm an actor and you're worried that I'll have a scandal with other male actors?"
Song Yi was silent for a while. "That's only one aspect. I knew Taixi earlier, and she has many shining points that attracted me. When your heart is filled with one person, it's hard to leave room for others."
"Of course, you might say that after we start dating, you can consider reducing the filming of TV dramas and eventually fade out of the film and television industry and become a full-time housewife."
"But this approach is too selfish. You are born to be on the screen and can bring us more excellent works. You should be the internationally renowned actress Song Hye Kyo, not Mrs. Song, and become someone's accessory." Song Yi expressed his thoughts.
After listening to Song Yi's words, Song Hye Kyo was a little touched, "Mr. Song, if you and Kim Tae Hee break up one day, please tell me."
"What? Are you still thinking about being a substitute?" Song Yi joked.
"No," Song Hye Kyo retorted, "I believe that Mr. Song is a person who takes relationships very seriously. If you and Ms. Kim Tae Hee really come to the point of breaking up, I believe you must be very painful inside. As a friend, I want to comfort you. Of course, it's okay if you think I want to take advantage of the situation, because starting a new relationship is the fastest way to heal from the pain of a broken heart."
Song Yi thought Song Hye Kyo's idea was nonsense. He and Kim Tae Hee had such a good relationship, how could they break up? He replied perfunctorily, "Okay, if I really need someone to heal my broken heart, I will definitely find you first."
Song Hye Kyo smiled and asked Song Yi curiously, "By the way, why did you suddenly mention Li Jiangyun? Don't you have a problem with him?"
Song Yi nodded. "Nothing. I just applied for a loan with equity pledge at the Korea Exchange Bank. Doesn't Li Jiangyun work at the Korea Exchange Bank? So I suddenly thought of him."
Seeing Song Yi frowning, Song Hye Kyo asked worriedly, "Did you encounter any trouble during the loan process? Do you want my help?"
Song Yi shook his head. "No need. Li Jiangyun and I don't get along well. Don't make things worse."
Song Hye Kyo was very proud, "Who said that I only know Li Jiangyun when I change banks? I'll find someone I know to ask for you."
Song Hye Kyo was very efficient and quickly found her acquaintance at the bank outside and asked about the progress of Song Yi's loan.
At this time, a nosy employee told Li Jiangyun about Song Hye Kyo's inquiry into Song Yi's loan approval. After all, many employees knew that Li Jiangyun was pursuing Song Hye Kyo.
Li Jiangyun retrieved Song Yi's loan application materials from the bank. He sneered, "New Korea Media's estimated profit for 2001 is 3 million US dollars? The company's overall valuation is 40 million US dollars?"
"New Korea Media's estimated profit for 2001 is no more than 1 million U.S. dollars. How can Song Yi come up with the extra 2 million U.S. dollars in profit? Isn't this financial fraud?" Li Jiangyun thought he had found Song Yi's sore spot. He was worried that he could not find an excuse to deal with Song Yi.
Two days later, Lee Jae-yong called Song Yi and said, "Song Yi, are you having problems with Li Jiangyun from our bank? He is accusing you of financial fraud. Shinhan Media's profit this year is definitely not $3 million. He wants to conduct an on-site investigation at your company, otherwise it will be difficult to approve this loan."
"Why don't you contact Councillor Song first and see if he can give you some advice? It would be best to find a middleman to mediate. After all, it is better to resolve a feud than to create one," suggested Lee Jae-yong.
Seeing that his strategy of driving the tiger to devour the wolf had worked, Song Yi quickly refused, "It's okay, Jae-yong. Our New Korea Media can withstand a real investigation, you don't have to worry."
Two updates completed. Can anyone guess where the extra $2 million in profits for New Korea Media came from?
(End of this chapter)